The Eastman MD305 is the most accessible entry in Eastman's respected mandolin lineup, offering hand-carved craftsmanship and genuine tone at an approachable price. A solid spruce top pairs with solid maple back and sides for a crisp, woody voice with vintage charm, making it a dependable choice for players stepping into the mandolin world or after a reliable workhorse. A satin nitrocellulose finish and ivoroid binding give the MD305 a classic look, while the ebony fingerboard, bone nut and adjustable ebony bridge deliver genuine playability and intonation. Parallel bracing focuses projection, and the traditional A-style body with F-holes suits everything from home practice to live gigs, ideal for players who want authentic mandolin tone without a steep outlay. Features Hand-carved solid spruce top with solid maple back and sides for a crisp, woody voice A-style body with F-holes and parallel bracing for classic, focused projection Ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays and a bone nut for genuine playability Satin nitrocellulose finish with ivoroid top binding for a classic aesthetic Includes a padded Eastman gig bag for transport and protection Specs Body style: A-style, F-hole Body dimensions: 27" x 10" x 1 23/32" Top: Handcarved solid spruce Bracing: Parallel Back & sides: Handcarved solid maple Binding: Ivoroid, black, ivoroid (top only) Headstock: Ebony veneer front Neck length: 6 15/16" Scale length: 13 7/8" Nut width: 1 3/32", bone nut Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" radius Frets: Dunlop #6310 Fingerboard inlays: White mother-of-pearl Bridge: Fitted ebony, adjustable Tailpiece: Nickel stamped Tuners: Nickel Economy F Strings: D'Addario J74 Finish: Matte nitro lacquer / classic brown
